(a) Each prisoner in a local correctional facility shall be served at least three meals in each 24-hour period. Such meals shall be scheduled so that:

1. (1) the morning meal is served at a regularly scheduled time between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 a.m.;
2. (2) the noon meal is served at a regularly scheduled time between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and
3. (3) the evening meal is served at a regularly scheduled time between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of subdivision (b) of this section, an inmate confined in special housing, as that term is defined in section 7013.2(h) of this Title, who engages in unhygienic acts, such as spitting or throwing feces or urine, or who uses food or food service equipment in a manner that is a threat to the safety, security, or good order of the facility, or the health or safety of any person, may be provided with alternative meals subject to the following conditions:

1. (1) the determination to provide alternative meals shall be made by the chief administrative officer in writing and shall state the specific facts and reasons underlying such determination, a copy of which shall be given to the inmate;
2. (2) alternative meals shall supply an appropriate level of nutrients and calories and shall be approved by a certified nutritionist or dietician;
3. (3) the provision of alternative meals shall not exceed seven days, although alternative meals may be reinstated at a future time if the inmate's use of food or food service equipment again presents a threat to the safety, security, or good order of the facility, or the health or safety of any person; and
4. (4) an inmate placed on alternative meals shall be examined by facility health staff at least every 24 hours in accordance with section 137 of the Correction Law.